"The Chicago River": New symphony based on vintage photos

"The Chicago River": New symphony based on vintage photos

A preview of Orbert Davis' new symphony, "The Chicago River", inspired by vintage photos of the Chicago River reversal. The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic premieres this at Chicago's Symphony Center on May 24, 2013. (John Owens/Chicago Tribune)

A preview of Orbert Davis' new symphony, "The Chicago River", inspired by vintage photos of the Chicago River reversal. The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic premieres this at Chicago's Symphony Center on May 24, 2013. (John Owens/Chicago Tribune)

A preview of Orbert Davis' new symphony, "The Chicago River", inspired by vintage photos of the Chicago River reversal. The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic premieres this at Chicago's Symphony Center on May 24, 2013. (John Owens/Chicago Tribune)